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After a seven‑year absence, NASCAR will race at Chicagoland Speedway, replacing the Chicago Street Course on the 2026 schedule. The event will be shown live on TNT and streamed on HBO Max, with on‑board cameras adding a new dimension for viewers.
NASCAR is set to make a highly anticipated comeback at Chicagoland Speedway, marking the first Cup Series race at the Illinois venue in seven years. The event replaces the former Chicago Street Course and brings the sport back to a traditional oval that has long been a fan favorite. TNT Sports will broadcast every session, with all races streamed on HBO Max, while recent performances at Sonoma and points standings set the stage for a competitive showdown.
The NASCAR Cup Series returned to Chicagoland Speedway after a seven‑year absence, but the weekend was marked by the withdrawal of the No. 66 entry due to lack of sponsorship, reducing the field to 38 cars.
The NASCAR Cup Series was preparing for its first race at Chicagoland Speedway in seven years when the No. 66 Garage 66 Ford, driven by Josh Bilicki and owned by Carl Long, announced it would not compete, citing a lack of sponsorship. The decision reduces the field to 38 entries and underscores the ongoing volatility for independent teams.
The upcoming event at Illinois’ 1.5‑mile track features practice and qualifying schedules for the Cup and O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, while the ARCA Menards Series makes its return.
The eero 400 and Cuervo 300 will feature full fields, multiple stages and nationwide broadcast coverage, while betting markets open ahead of the July 4‑5 events.
NASCAR’s 2026 eero 400 will bring the Cup Series back to Chicagoland Speedway after a seven‑year hiatus, showcasing a full grid, guaranteed charters and a high‑profile driver swap.
NASCAR announced that the 2026 eero 400 will be held at Chicagoland Speedway, bringing the premier stock‑car series back to Illinois for the first time since 2019. The event will showcase a full complement of charter entries, open slots, and a high‑profile driver replacement.
Two non‑chartered cars are set to make the grid for the Great American Getaway 400, which will stream live on Amazon Prime Video at 3 p.m. ET
J.J. Yeley and NY Racing Team will not compete at Pocono Raceway this weekend, joining only two other non‑chartered cars on the entry list. The team plans a July return at Chicagoland Speedway.
Penalties for unapproved adjustments and repair work push Denny Hamlin and William Byron to the back of the grid, while Carson Hocevar and Tyler Reddick move forward, setting the stage for a dramatic showdown at Michigan International Speedway.
The 400‑mile event at Brooklyn, Michigan, starts at 3 p.m. ET, featuring a 200‑lap, three‑stage format and a full slate of top drivers streamed only on Prime Video.
Despite claiming his 50th NASCAR Cup Series pole at Michigan International Speedway, Denny Hamlin will start at the back of the field after an unapproved adjustment was required to repair practice damage. The reshuffling promotes Tyler Reddick to second and sees Carson Hocevar take over as the control car.
Denny Hamlin claimed pole position in a tightly contested qualifying session at Michigan International Speedway, while Carson Hocevar will line up alongside him after a narrow 0.018‑second margin. Penalties will push Hamlin to the rear of the field, allowing Tyler Reddick to share the front row.
NASCAR’s latest inspection sanctions eject two crew chiefs, forcing RFK Racing and NY Racing Team to race without their chief strategists at one of the fastest tracks on the circuit.
The upcoming FireKeepers Casino 400 will see its starting lineup decided by a one‑lap qualifying format at Michigan International Speedway, with drivers such as William Byron and Bubba Wallace vying for pole position. The race will stream live on Amazon Prime Video at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 7.
Two NASCAR teams faced multiple inspection failures at Michigan, leading to the removal of their car chiefs and loss of pit selection, yet both drivers avoided penalties and the series continues to grapple with compliance issues.
Two NASCAR Cup Series teams failed pre‑race inspection multiple times at Michigan, resulting in crew chief ejections and loss of pit selection, a pattern that also surfaced at Las Vegas earlier in the season.
A single non‑chartered Chevrolet will compete at Michigan, while the No. 66 Ford and No. 67 Toyota prepare for different schedules, including a street‑course race in San Diego.
MBM Motorsports will not field a car at Michigan International Speedway this weekend, marking the latest gap in a calendar that includes just six planned 2026 appearances and unconfirmed driver selections.
Fanatics Casino will sponsor J.J. Yeley’s No. 44 Chevrolet in the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway, extending a partnership that debuted last year and will also be on display at Chicagoland Speedway in July.
A single timed lap, a revised metric and a refreshed driver roster define the weekend's action.
After a 12‑race absence, J.J. Yeley is set to race the No. 44 Chevrolet for NY Racing Team at Michigan International Speedway, broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video on June 7.
23XI Racing announced that Corey Heim will take over the No. 35 Toyota in 2027, while veteran J.J. Yeley returns for the FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway.